All articles by Kim Hollamby – Page 2
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PropellersBionic dolphin skin propeller saves fuel on oil tanker test
The ability to mimic the laminar flow characteristics of dolphin skin on the large four-bladed propeller of a 300,000 tonne crude carrier has saved two per cent of fuel over a 35,000nm test
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HydrogenJCB unveils IC hydrogen-powered genset
The British multinational machinery manufacturer has extended its work with internal combustion hydrogen engines to produce a concept for off-grid zero emissions power.
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Green TechnologiesNatural sugar alcohol holds key to cooler clothing
Start-up’s clothing range employs nanotechnology to blend a food-grade xylitol into Egyptian cotton
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Battery TechnologiesAnode-free sodium battery developed
World’s first anode-free sodium solid-state battery for fast charging EV and grid electrical storage use
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Green TechnologiesRare plastic eating fungus discovered in the ocean
Researchers from the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) and other bodies have discovered a fungus capable of breaking down particles of polyethylene (PE), the most abundant of all plastic waste in the ocean.
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Battery TechnologiesTemperature tolerant lithium EV battery good for 1m miles
Major Chinese lithium-ion pouch battery manufacturer Farasis Energy has announced breakthroughs in temperature adaptability and durability for its newest generation of EV-focused cells.
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DeckingCork plywood composite panel launched
Major Portuguese processing company, Amorim Cork Composites, has added to its range of maritime focused products with its Bio-Based Panel, offering a variety of insulative, weight and environmental gains over conventional plywood
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Green TechnologiesWind fence innovation offers scope for marina alternative energy solution
US start-up, Airiva, is set to pilot a creative method of converting public space barriers and walls into wind generation plants.
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Green TechnologiesSourcing lithium from seawater
Findings from new research could help reduce the environmental impact of lithium production and secure lithium supply in the US
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Green TechnologiesUK and US engineers pioneer viable method to recycle polystyrene
Environmental concerns about the use of polystyrene in marine environments may be partially alleviated by a new process that converts old polystyrene back to its virgin state for re-use
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HydrogenLow pressure hydrogen solution set for working demo in 2025
US company Croft Motors is set to take an intriguing hydrogen concept into prototype next year that would place hydrogen generation right into the homes of American car drivers.
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Battery TechnologiesLeap forward in energy density for water-based batteries
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Dalian Institute of Physics have published results of new multi-electron transfer cathode technology that promises to substantially lift the performance of aqueous batteries.
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryCommercial rigid buoyancy boat constructed from used cooking oil
Boatbuilder collaborates to use renewable polyolefins for further reductions in carbon footprint
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Battery TechnologiesLarge scale sodium-ion battery production commences in US
Natron Energy has scaled up manufacturing of sodium-ion cells at its Michigan plant with a target of producing 600 megawatts of total capacity annually
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HydrogenFeadship launches world’s first hydrogen fuel cell superyacht
The Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has just launched Project 821, heralded as the first ever superyacht to have all of its hotel loads supplied by hydrogen fuel cells.
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Battery TechnologiesA flexible solar cell that you can wear, immerse and wash
Researchers at Japanese national research and development agency RIKEN have pioneered a breakthrough in manufacturing processes to enhance the prospects of fully integrated solar cells in clothing and other flexible outdoor materials.
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ElectrificationNew satellite launch hints at potential for improving bandwidth at sea
US company Astranis has announced a new low cost geosynchronous orbit satellite called Omega that will be capable of 50 Gbps or better of uncontended throughput
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryBreakthrough in colour choice and mould resistance for 3D printed components
Results could be transformative for the industry in simplifying processes whilst widening the functionality of components
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AIAI and autonomy safety research centre launched at UK university
York University and the charitable Lloyd’s Register Foundation have partnered in a £10m investment to evaluate and find solutions for the risks posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning
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Battery TechnologiesLithium start-up signs recycling partnership
Morrow Batteries teams up with Swedish circular economy specialist Stena Recycling
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